Decoupling Today
At the heart of this tectonic shift is the rise of China, a civilization-state that has transformed itself into a peer competitor of the United States in just a few decades.
Go Deeper (4 min read)The Consumer Rules the World
The United States retains a powerful edge in the global economy for one simple reason: it consumes.
Go Deeper (5 min read)Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs
The trade war between the U.S. and China has reached new heights, with President Trump implementing a sweeping set of tariffs that now total 104% on Chinese goods.
Go Deeper (3 min read)Do Stocks Drive The Economy?
The recent stock market correction is more than just a reaction to economic uncertainties—it could actively contribute to an economic slowdown.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The Trump Reset
President Donald Trump is shaking up global markets with an aggressive tariff strategy, a move that some analysts believe is part of a calculated effort to engineer an economic slowdown.
Go Deeper (7 min read)More from Markets
The Federal Reserve’s New Phase
Investors were rattled on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a pause in rate cuts and hinted that the total number of reductions might be less than expected.
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U.S. Money Managers Win Big
The global asset management industry is undergoing a profound shift as US-based financial giants dominate the UK and European markets.
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China's Very Slow Recovery
China’s consumer price growth slowed in November, reflecting weak domestic demand despite Beijing’s push to revive spending.
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China Floods The World
A deluge of cheap Chinese goods sweeping across the developing world is straining relationships between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing's efforts to build alliances amidst escalating trade tensions with the U.S.
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The Fed Is Patient
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized on Thursday that the current strength in the U.S. economy allows the central bank to adopt a measured approach to interest rate cuts.
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U.S. Home Sales Remain Weak
The U.S. housing market is facing its most challenging year in nearly three decades. Sales of existing homes in 2024 are projected to be the lowest since 1995, marking the second consecutive year of sluggish activity.
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